Radical Small Groups: Reshaping Community to Accelerate Authentic Life Change

FINALLY, a book that takes you beyond programs and spells out exactly how to put spiritual growth on steroids in your church. Here is an exciting way to think synergistically and dramatically accelerate authentic life change. There has never been a book more urgent to read than this one in our impersonal society and spiritually impoverished world. Radical Small Groups is a cutting edge resource to bring vitality to your group and transformation to your church! The foundational concept here is that small groups should be an intrigal part of a dynamic approach to ministry, not an isolated program. The result? A powerful synergism between Sunday school, worship, Bible studies, and small groups all producing true life change! Bring true vitality to your group or church with the biblical principles taught here. No other book will give you such a comprehensive and practical vision of the Great Commission to, “make disciples”. If you read only one book this year to add purpose to your life, and life in your church, this is the one! Whether you are starting a group, beginning a small group ministry, or want to take existing groups to a new level, this revolutionary book is a must read! In this book you will be challenged to: Develop dynamic and healthy small group Gain a new vision to accelerate community in your church See how to develop a vital transformational mall group ministry Think outside the box for radical life change! ”If you want to travel fast, go alone. If you want to travel far, go together.” ~African Proverb

About the Author :
Dr. David Slamp has earned the right to be heard. He pastored 25 years, taught in the religion departments of two Christian Universities, authored 3 books, various Bible studies, and served on the staffs as Small Group and Community Pastor in churches of up to 5,100 members! Dave pioneered the innovative CareRing approach to life-giving community groups in which the groups coordinate and link-up with Bible studies or the Sunday school to maximize life transformation. He has a passion for authentic community building and believes his life call is to, “…equip the saints for the work of ministry.” As a result, he has been invited to speak for more than a dozen regional ministry conferences throughout the United States and consults regularly for districts and local churches on two continents. Dr. Slamp teaches small group dynamics and leadership throughout the US and Africa in many denominations. He has an M.Div. from Nazarene Theological Seminary and earned his doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary in spiritual formation. He has twice been elected to Who’s Who and wrote, the Bearing Spiritual Fruit small group Bible Study, (Ephesians Four Ministries, 2011), The Spiritual Growth Survey, with which pastors and church leaders evaluate the spiritual climate and maturity of congregations. (Published, CGI Press, 1998), and the Spiritual Fruit Assessment. He has been national seminar trainer for Serendipity House for three years. He lives in Vancouver, WA with his wife, Kathy. They have two grown children, Scott and his wife, Linda and their two children, and Dana who lives in New York City.

Review :
“David Slamp lives what he writes! Our church was greatly enriched by his CareRing ministry. I heartily endorse it!” ~Dr. Stan Toler, Pastor, General Superintendent Emeritus, Church of the Nazarene and Author “In Radical Small Groups Dave Slamp shows us how to combine the best of Sunday school, Bible studies, and small groups for maximum life-transforming impact!” ~Steve Gladen, Pastor of small groups, Saddleback Church Author of Small Groups With Purpose and Leading Small Groups With Purpose “This is an excellent resources! You won’t find any better tool!” ~C. Peter Wagner, Author, Educator, Church Growth Expert, World Prayer Center “Finally a book that does not take sides between the Sunday school class and small groups. Apply the ‘passion’ of CareRings to your church and begin working out these complimentary programs for outreach, teaching and the glory of God.” ~Elmer L. Towns, Author and educator, Dean of School of Religion, Liberty University “What to do with Sunday School? David has helped us leverage Sunday school for small groups through his ideas and experience.” ~Russ Robinson, Director of Small Groups, Willow Creek Community Church “David Slamp steps ‘outside the box’ challenging church leaders to rethink the insolated approach to small groups ... and the result will dramatically impact spiritual life in your church!” ~Dr. Jim Garlow, Lead Pastor, Skyline Church, San Diego “This is a much needed resource in the Church throughout Africa. I highly recommend Radical Small Groups to all pastors committed to true biblical methods for strengthening discipleship ministry in their local churches.” ~Dr. Filimao Chambo, Africa Regional Director, Church of the Nazarene